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Crypto-Backed Dark Money Drives $12M Minnesota Primary

7/11/2026

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Dark-money groups have spent more than $12 million, making the Minnesota DFL Senate primary the costliest in state history.
Five super PACs tied to cryptocurrency, AIPAC and health insurers funded Rep. Angie Craig, whose campaign reported nearly $5 million cash on hand versus Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan’s $1.1 million.
Public Citizen reports corporate spending in the 2026 midterms totals $517 million, with crypto firms alone contributing $189 million, far above disclosed amounts.

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Dark-money groups have spent more than $12 million, making the Minnesota DFL Senate primary the costliest in state history.
Five super PACs tied to cryptocurrency, AIPAC and health insurers funded Rep. Angie Craig, whose campaign reported nearly $5 million cash on hand versus Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan’s $1.1 million.
Public Citizen reports corporate spending in the 2026 midterms totals $517 million, with crypto firms alone contributing $189 million, far above disclosed amounts.